Seth vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Seth Rank #559

Sage Rank #414

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Sage mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Seth and Sage boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Sage is primarily a boy name.